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Modular connection system

US5667398A · kind A · utility

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14References
3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 13, 1995
Grant dateSep 16, 1997
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S439/953
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle signal connection arrangement is provided including a male member having a body with first and seconds ends, the body mounting a plurality of leads extending therethrough, the body having a multi-dimensional axial inner hole with a first end and a second end with a shoulder separating the first and second ends of the hole, the shoulder having a generally oblong passage extending therethrough; a female member having a body with first and second ends for mounting a plurality of leads extending therethrough to make contact with the leads of the male member, the female body having a multi-dimensional generally axial inner hole with a first end and a second end and a shoulder separating the first and second ends of the hole, the shoulder having a generally oblong passage extending therethrough; a protrusion connected with one of the members for a snap interference fit into a depression of the other member; and a mounting member pivotally mounting the female member.

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